VinFast Registers New Model Rivaling Seres E1 and Wuling Air ev

KatadataOTO – The influx of new electric cars in Indonesia seems set to continue in 2025. Recently, the Vietnamese brand VinFast registered a new compact model.

Based on KatadataOTO's search, Saturday (07/05), the new VinFast car was registered in the Official Industrial Design Gazette No. 32/DI/2025, announced on May 27, 2025.

The application number is A00202502638, while the design applicant is listed as VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company Dinh Hu in Vietnam.

In the data, the exterior of the VinFast car has a minimalist look. In terms of design, it looks similar to the Seres E1 and Wuling Air ev.

Photo : Screenshot DJKI

There are only three doors, believed to be similar to its rivals already in Indonesia with a 4-seater configuration. The characteristic V-shaped taillight is retained on this small electric car.

VinFast Indonesia has not yet disclosed detailed information about the new product. In early May 2025, they launched the VF 6, priced from Rp 384.9 million to Rp 439.6 million OTR (On The Road) Jakarta.

Meanwhile, the model registered this time is named Minio Green in its home country. Officially introduced in February 2025, this is the smallest car from VinFast with dimensions of 3,090 mm in length x 1,496 mm in width x 1,625 mm in height and a wheelbase of 2,065 mm.

The battery capacity of the VinFast Minio Green is not detailed, but it is claimed to offer a range of up to 180 km on a single charge.

The Minio Green's electric motor can produce 20 kW of power, equivalent to 26.8 hp, while its peak torque of 65 Nm is sent to the rear wheels, also known as RWD (Rear Wheel Drive).

The top speed of the Minio Green is limited to 85 km/h. Meanwhile, acceleration from 0-50 km/h can be achieved in 6.5 seconds.

Interestingly, VinFast's Green line is more targeted towards fleet customers in its home country and is intended for public transportation use, such as taxis.

Photo : VinFast

The VinFast Minio Green is expected to be an alternative to motorcycles for daily mobility in urban areas.

It is not yet known when VinFast will launch the Minio Green in the country. There is a chance the model will also be used for GreenSM taxis, which currently use the VF e34.

The model is also offered to non-fleet consumers and is available with a battery rental scheme option. This makes the vehicle's price tag lower, not including the subscription fee for the power storage.